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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 836.81 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 836.81 and 420.48 is: 631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 836.81 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/836.81 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 836.81 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 351,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,861.87/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.52

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